There are 5 ways to get from Mobile to Jackson by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Mobile Regional Airport
best- Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane MOB - JAN
4h 30m$142–477Drive 184.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mobile to Jacksoncar 184.8 mi
3h 22m$34–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Mobile, AL to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain Mobile / ...
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
8h 22m$75–188Bus
- Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jacksonbus Greyhound US1173
8h 58m$51–85Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly
- Take the train from Mobile Amtrak Sta to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
- Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane GPT - JAN
6h 55m$153–549
Mobile to Jackson by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mobile to Jackson is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Mobile to Jackson is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Mobile to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Govt WB and Joachim St and arriving at Jackson via Mobile Bus Station and New Orleans Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Mobile to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Mobile, AL and arriving at Jackson via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Mobile and Jackson is 180 miles. The road distance is 185.9 miles.
The best way to get from Mobile to Jackson without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs $75 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Mobile to Jackson, including transfers.
Mobile to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Mobile Bus Station.
Mobile to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mobile, AL station.
The best way to get from Mobile to Jackson is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $140 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $190 and takes 8h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 8h 58m.
What companies run services between Mobile, AL, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mobile, AL to Jackson via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 8h 22m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mobile Regional Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Mobile Regional Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Mobile, AL to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Mobile Amtrak Sta to Gulfport Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Mobile to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Mobile to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mobile to Jackson is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Mobile to Jackson.
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